Riedell R3 Indoor Quad Roller Skates for Men and Women | Ultra-Durable, Sonar Cayman Wheels, Nylon Plate, Precision Fit, Roller Skates, ABEC-5 Bearings, Velcro Cinch Strap

Great skates for the price! Spent my youth on skates which eventually put me on speed teams and employed as a floor guard until I went in the service at 18. Hadn't skated since, but my teen daughter decided to give roller skates a try after learning to ice skate a year ago. Bought these to join her because rentals just are that terrible. First time on the floor in almost 4 decades was "interesting" to say the least, but after 20-30 minutes, it all started coming back. 😊 With that said, getting back into skating normally (to me, including rocking that shuffle vibe to the beat) and their basic functions is what this review is based, plus against high-end, custom speed skates of yore. 1) Fit: I was and still am impressed with boot quality and fit. They are true to size in length. I wear 10.5 wides so I bought 11's to allow for an extra pair of socks if needed. The toe area is tight. I read on another review for these that the reviewer stated the same but solved with shoe stretchers. I purchased a pair and they are in my skates as I type this. Boot bottom padding is awesome. I live the padded collar around the ankle too! Very comfortable. Highly recommend tube socks and not ankle socks with these. My old skates I could get away with ankle socks since there was no padding. These however do ha e it (and again, it is nice) but I did end up with a blister on top of my ankle. Correct socks fixes that. 2) plate and trucks: I'm used to old school metal plates so I was hesitant with nylon. They're strong, don't flex, amd I felt very confident on them. I dont see that changing. The trucks, I left at factory adjustment, but I did take a key to fit the nut in case they were too stiff. Back in the day, we did loosen them up for speed skating. Factory adjustment turned out to be just right for me. Im going to leave them until the rubber cushions in the trucks break in more to see what I'll do to fit my preference. Out of the box, the adjustment is solid. The Wheels/Bearings: Wheel material and construction is fantastic. Surface is groomed for extra traction. I did slip a few times but I don't believe it was the material of the wheels that was a factor. Likely the floor surface (not the best, nor the cleanest/freshest. It was an old school rink that's just barely hanging on) or me being 80#'s heavier than I was as a skinny teen trying to do teen things at teen speeds in the corners. Lol! Overall, these are 5 star for the use I plan on giving them, with the boots/plate/trucks likely lasting me the rest of this life. Bearings and wheels are wearable items that eventually do get replaced due to wear, with the ones provided with skate are excellent quality to start with.

Love these skates! The fit is perfect. I wear a size 8 (mens) and these fit nice and snug but not too tight. Good padding in the tongue and around the ankles. The boot material is very nice as is the nylon plate. These grooved wheels ride very smooth and are stable. They grip the floor nicely. Turns are easy and smooth. I adjusted the trucks and made sure the wheel nuts were not too tight. I last skated on boot-style rental skates and they were not very well maintained and it's been awhile since I've been on skates. These were a pleasant change and the price was good. Since they're Riedell, how can you go wrong?

After not skating for approximately 30 years, I decided to start again as a hobby about 6 months ago. I recently purchased the Riedell R3 quad roller skates, and after also owning a pair of Chicago skates (purchased on Amazon), the difference was immediately noticeable. The build quality on the R3 is great. The boot feels more structured and supportive without being uncomfortable, and the overall fit gives me better control on the floor. Within my first session, I could feel the added stability, especially when turning and trying to maintain balance at speed. The wheels and bearings roll smoothly right out of the box, and the skates feel responsive without being overly stiff. That balance makes them a great option for someone who is serious about improving their skating (like me). One of the biggest advantages is confidence. These skates feel predictable and stable, which makes it easier for me to focus on technique instead of just trying to stay upright. If you’re working toward rhythm or dance skating, this matters a lot. They’re comfortable enough for longer sessions, but still supportive enough that you can tell they’re designed for performance. Overall, this was a good upgrade for me and well worth the investment. If you’re currently using entry-level skates and want something that will actually help you progress, I would recommend the R3.

Great fit, really secure on the ankles, which is good to not injure yourself. Be careful about drag, as the stoppers are not very good quality and end up actually falling off often. Hard to notice it when it happens, so I've personally ended up stripping the fabric on one of the toes as a result. Skate really smooth though and feel great to use!

I had to return for a bigger size but am really happy with purchasing. The toe is medium. I wear 11s but had to get a size 13 skates. In the break in process now were doing very well.

For all the reviews saying order a size up. I don’t know if they have removed the tissue paper that is jammed in the toe of the boot. I almost called the fire department and ask them use the jaws of life to remove. That was a chore. After the successful removal of the concrete toe packing material, they fit perfectly.

As soon as I got these I tried them on and they were snug which was really weird because I ordered my size. I felt inside the toe and the tissue paper was balled up and compacted at the toe. I had to unlace both skates and pick out the compacted tissue paper. The only reason I can think of this being a “thing”, is someone ordered these, they tried them on not realizing there was paper in the toes and returned them. Which made it my problem lol.

I’m 50 and decided it was time to shake things up — and these roller skates were the perfect way to do it. They’re comfortable, sturdy, and so much fun to learn on. I love them and love that they’re helping me start something totally new.

Great skates for the $$$. Note: if you’re a half size order up a size! 10 1/2” then go size 11! The chart they have says to go down! Other than that these are great skates!!!!

Roller bien reçu avec un emballage soigné. Et le traitement et suivi de la commande a été parfait. J'ai également eu un très bon dialogue avec mon correspondant qui s'est bien impliqué à me satisfaire. Merci et très satisfaite de cette commande et surtout de cet article.

The only problem was I had to return as they come up small and that cost me £15 normally a return label would be seny so no would not buy again from this company

Li ho da ormai tre anni, peccato perché si sporcano facile facendo derby.

Habe wie fast jeder Roller Derby Neuling diese Skates gewählt wegen der guten Verarbeitung und des erschwinglichen Preises und wurde nicht enttäuscht. Sie halten einiges aus, sitzen super und sehen gut aus. Vor allem sind sie ein gutes Basic, das nach und nach bestückt werden kann. Nur zu empfehlen.